First conceived in 1990 by CERN scientist Tim Berners-Lee, HTML is the international standard used to create most of the websites and content that we enjoy online today. HTML has evolved and grown over the years and today, a new iteration - HTML5 - is approaching the final phase of the approvals process.HTML5 is a radical departure from its predecessors and will enable web designers to create sites and applications that are more interactive and more graphically rich than ever before. It promises an end to websites and applications that only work in a particular browser or on a particular type of computer or cellphone. And it will enable a whole new generation of innovative services for web users around the world. At Google, we’ve been focusing heavily on HTML5 in our own research and development, even before the standard is fully approved. We firmly believe HTML5 will drive the web forward, help keep it open and equally accessible for all, and deliver great benefit to individuals, businesses and governments around the world. Tab Atkins, a member of Google’s HTML5 development team, will talk about the importance of open standards for tomorrow’s web, show some cutting-edge demonstrations of HTML5 web technology, and explain what the new standard might mean for Europe. When: Friday, 29th October 12.15-13.45 CETWhere: Google Brussels | Chaussée D'Etterbeek 180 | 1040 BrusselsRegistration: Please register hereNeed another reason to come? There will be a delicious, Googley lunch (!)About our Tech Talks: Ever wondered how exactly Google is tackling the big technology problems that the online world faces? Want to take a look behind the curtain of our engineering operations and learn from the people who actually work on the Google products and services day-in, day-out? Here's your chance: The Google Brussels TechTalks.

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I've never been to a Google talk (or even Google Offices), but I'm very interested in Google, HTML5, open standards and the future of the web, so this sounds very interesting. I happen to be studying in Brussels, so I'll definitely try to make it.

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